Discourse Definition & Meaning

discourse
noun
  1. extended verbal expression in speech or writing
  2. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
  3. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"
verb
  1. to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'"
  2. carry on a conversation
  3. talk at length and formally about a topic; "The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England"

Synonyms for discourse

converse adj

of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other

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discuss verb

to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question

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discussion noun

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

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preaching noun

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) a moralistic rebuke

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sermon noun

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) a moralistic rebuke

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treatment noun

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve

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"Discourse" in song lyrics

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  • "jesus' last discourse"
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  • "olivet discourse"
    AOL — AOL
  • "john hagee - olivet discourse"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does discourse mean?
extended verbal expression in speech or writing an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased" to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question
What part of speech is discourse?
Discourse is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does discourse have?
Discourse has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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